Line Sir Francis Bacon Ski - 2010 BCS

2012 ski's should start showing up on the site in June or early July.

it all depends on your height weight ski style ability and where you ski If you want a versitile rockered floaty fun ski I personaly recomend the francis bacons they come in good sises too

I'm also a girl; I rode my buddy's Sir Francis Bacons, 183s...they are a few years old but probably, if anything, heavier than the newer ones. I'm 5'7"/130, and a fairly aggressive skier. They weren't too much ski at all; they were awesome. I'd recommend them to girls who rip.

Alls I know is, we got my female fiancee mens Rossi's this season. Granted, she's a fairly aggressive skier, used to race, and now avoids anything without a second diamond, but she says she'll never think twice about it again...

Well obviously if your looking at it from a jibbing aspect the 172 looks like the better option. But i think were it's only 182 it would be just fine for you. At 182 you will get some more float and be able to charge the crud. Where Eric Pollard wants you to mount it is surprising close to the center. So with my 2011 Bacons i have had no problem spinning and jibbing with them.

look at the JJ. the JJ is lightweight for touring but also floats well, is super nimble and is stiffer than the bacon and the Obsethed so it would be good for charging. the Obsethed would be better for what your looking to do if you jut want the Obsethed or Bacon.

the 172 should be perfect for you, I hope that is what you got...

Jarrett...skied next years prophet 105 and SFB today. Absolutely loved the SFB, but until they make a longer version I just don't think the 184 is going to be long enough. I would buy the SFB right this very minute if they made a 190.

The prophet is really carvey like a GS ski. Some people like that and others might not.

would go for the moment bibby pro model for telemark sking tried them last week with rottefella bindings and they were the best telle skis i have tried in the pow.

I have the prophet 130's mounted with hammerheads and have never been happier with a pow ski. Perfect for a tele mount, mounted at pin line center. The tip rocker is awesome, no sinking tips, and they charge through crud. Have enough side -cut and are stiff enough to be good on hard pack, while playful enough to throw down.
Having said that, I am currently looking at mounting this years bacon with axls. They are light and have similar specs to the 130, but with a litttle bit more tip rocker. Both skis are sick for pow, so it really depends what your doing with them. The 130's are very powder specific, while the bacon's will be more of an all-mountain ski.

The JJs are nice but the bacons ride better switch

I love the bacons and all, but with rocker and the JJ they are just absolutely amazing. Go for the JJ

Yes. Although I can't speak for the new bacons with rocker, I had to live in the east last winter and skied my older bacons everyday, so much fun and yes you can lay sick carves on groomers. And they'll be even more fun once you take them west and you won't have any adjustment period. My pipe cleaners sat most of the winter.. go bacon or go home!

unfortunately yes :/

I am almost the same height/weight and was looking for the same kinda ride as you and ended up mounting them on the line and could not be happier!

I'd drop your bindings right on the recommended 'freeride' line. I'm a little smaller than you (5'8" - 140lbs) and mount all my fat twins about 1 to 1.5cm forward of the freeride line. I don't think you would need to make an adjustment. Have fun.

If all your time is spent in bounds I would definitely go for the Bacon! The EP pros are 127 underfoot which is quite a big waist for an all mountain ski. The Bacons are going to be super floaty on days when its dumping, supportive in the crud, and a killer groomer ski when your in the mood. I ride the bacons and love em. You would love the EP Pros as well in pure pow, but I think the more versatile Bacon you will have a great winter on

Dude if you like Line and you'll be next door at Alta - get the Mo' Ships. No joke. You're going to want that stiffer ski when you start hammering around with the locs. Welcome to the Wasatch dude, it's gonna be killer this year.

Thanks for your input gaelin, but I'm not sure if the 182 would be out of my league. I skied 186 Volkl somethings and they felt real long. I know the SFB and Goats will not feel as long with their rocker and sidcuts, but through the tight trees I thought the extra length would be a detriment. I actually weighed a fair bit less a year ago too when I tried the goats - only 145 lb. The 170 Gotamas I demoed were the only ones they had to try, but I wished I could have tried the 179 (or whatever the next length is). Regarding length and my abilities, I also live in HOUSTON, where we don't get snow or have mountains, thus I only ski 2 trips a year. I'll ski any slope on piste, but dont enjoy double black diamonds. Through the trees, I stick to easier slopes.

dude, your 5'9 and around 160

get 182

mount them right on the recommended position. you will be stoked.

This is an Eric Pollard ski. He went through something like 50 prototypes of the ep pro and sir francis bacon. Put it where the factory recommends cause thats were it should be ridden.

Im 5'3 and have the skis in the 172. I highly suggest the 172 for you due to your weight, height, and what style of skiing you do. As said above, the more aggressive skier, generally the longer the ski. You seem to be able to handle lots of terrain and the 172 will have enough length so you will be able to charge on them everywhere, but they won't be too long that you will feel overpowered in crud and making tighter turns. I think you will love the 172!

I'm about 5'7 and 120 pounds and charge Jackson hole with a 172 bacon. 10 cm does not make much of a difference so you can't go wrong between a 172 or a 182

they are all on crack... 172 is going to be a bit long and bulky for you if you are 125 and a girl. Guys tend to have more muscle mass and being smaller 5'7" 145 I stick to 177cm or under even for pow... and I charge with dins cranked at 13. Where you mount your bindings will also make the ski ride smaller if they are close to true center or center. If you are using this as your all-mountain go shorter(162), for pow only/mostly go bigger (172). However, you should really try and demo a pair of 162s before you purchase. Although lifetime return policy sooo....

172's will be small. remember they have early rise so they will ski shorter than they are. i suggest 182 if your 5'9

Write your answer here...get the 172s they would be good

Go at least 172.
Possibly 182 if you think you will start skiing much faster and harder.